Julia Willhite
I'm Julia and I live in Olathe with my husband of 16 years, my 10 and 6 year old daughters, and our rescue pug Mabel. I’m a social worker turned SAHM and love Dr. Pepper, thunderstorms, and talking to other adults. I hate coffee, diet culture, and washing dishes. I'll talk your ear off about the best local parks and which restaurants have wronged me by changing their long-standing menu items. I try to walk the line between knowing a lot of stuff and not being a know-it-all. Some days I'm better than others.
Mom’s Guide to a Weekend Trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma
If you're looking for a fun weekend trip with your kids, look no further than Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa is about four hours from Kansas City, and it's a great city to visit year-round.
The opening...
Mom’s Guide to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
If you haven't visited the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in a while, it's a great time to go and see all of the updates that have been made.
The new Longhouse Visitor Center...
Best Chapter Book Series By Grade
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library.
If you're looking for a new series of chapter books for your child to get sucked into, we've got a list of recommendations sorted by grade to...
Guide to Sunflower Fields in Kansas City
Just before we transition to fall, the sunflower fields in Kansas City bloom and invite us to admire their beauty.
Visiting a local sunflower field has become an annual tradition for many families. You can...
Babysitting Classes in Kansas City
One of the best first jobs for teenagers is babysitting and there is no shortage of parents looking for a sitter. There are two important steps for getting trained: taking a babysitting course and...
Guide to Kansas City Public Pools
Summer is here, and the pools are open! If you are new to the area or looking to try out some different pools this year we've got the breakdown on the best public pools...
The Best Donuts in Kansas City
There are lots of great places in the Kansas City metro where you can grab a donut! National Donut Day is the first Friday in June but every day is a good day for...
Where to Get Ears Pierced in Kansas City
For many of us, getting our ears pierced was a rite of passage as we entered our tween or teen years (although in the 90s nobody called us tweens!) Now many of us find...
A Mom’s Guide to Lake Olathe
With a swimming beach, aqua park, marina, nature playground, and spray ground, you may have a hard time fitting in all the fun available at Lake Olathe in one visit. Here's what you need...
Vacation Bible School in Kansas City
Summer is the time of year for fun activities like camps, swimming lessons, and vacation Bible school (VBS) in Kansas City. Churches around the metro are offering VBS during the months of June, July,...
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! At The Coterie Theatre
If you are big Mo Willems fans, or if you enjoy live theater, you'll love the Coterie's performance of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! The show is under an hour...
Best Parks for Babies and Toddlers in Kansas City
If you have a baby or toddler, chances are what you are looking for in a playground is going to be different than what a mom of older kids is looking for. This guide...
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Do at the Johnson County Library
Everyone knows the Johnson County Library for their large selection of books and their amazing children's sections, but there are so many great perks to having a library card. Here's a list of 10...
Family Friendly Bingo at Boulevard
If you've been looking for a family friendly spot to play bingo, you're in luck because Boulevard offers free bingo every Sunday morning in their Rec Center! It's a fun environment with food, the...
Best Bowling Alleys for Families in Kansas City
Bowling alleys have changed a lot since we were kids. These days we have high tech bowling alleys with "augmented reality" bowling, lane side food service, and comfortable couches to sit on. You can...
